If you are shaky on it, be sure to read/review in The West Guide, the entire Section V: “Be a Researcher” (includes two chapters: “Conducting Research” pp. 309-344 and “Documenting your Sources” pp. 345-366 (older edition pp. 349-404). It is all very clearly written out in the book. It covers how to find sources, how to do in-text citations and how to include evidence in your papers.
Please see the Writing Review in Module 6 if you have not already.
Also, review the chapters on Introductions and the five types of evidence to include in your paper:
“Writing Introductions” Chapter 12: pp. 197-206 (Older edition: Chapter 13: pp, 223-232)
“Prove It!: The Five Types Of Evidence” Chapter 11: pp.187-196 (Older edition: Chapter 12: pp. 207-214)
TOPIC:
“Creativity takes courage.”
Henri Matisse
Impressionist painter Henri Matisse posited that “creativity takes courage.” I would like you to embrace that spirit as you undertake your final projects. Choose something that delights and inspires you in a domain in which you have something to share and something to learn. Make it a real research project where you do not already know the outcome before you start. You may choose one of the following options or come up with something original on your own (you must run it by me for approval).
Remember to use the five kinds of evidence: Personal experience, data and statistics, expert opinion, values, and visuals. Also, use one of the introduction strategies we discussed.
Choose ONE of the following (they should all be 4 pages):
1. 1. Present a 10-minute TED Talk to the class about a creative approach you have to a topic (“Ideas worth spreading”) and upload the video onto our Canvas site. Watch the TED talks on our Canvas site under Modules for inspiration. Upload the written version of your talk as well. Use the Reisman creativity terminology we have learned in class such as “tolerance for risk,” or “flexibility,” etc. Also feel free to refer to Radical Remission, or “The Making of Meaning” or Myss “Tribal Power” if you wish.
2. 2. Write a 4- page research paper on a creative person who has made a difference in his or her field. What creative traits did they demonstrate in facing obstacles? Did their failures turn into strengths? What lessons did they learn? Use vocabulary from the course to discuss. Use the Reisman creativity terminology we have learned in class such as “tolerance for risk,” or “flexibility,” etc. Also feel free to refer to Radical Remission, or “The Making of Meaning” or Myss “Tribal Power” if you wish.
4. 3. Discuss Creativity in your own life and any obstacles you may have faced in pursuing your education at West. What creative qualities did you demonstrate as you faced your challenges? What did you learn? How did you use a creative approach to overcoming the obstacle? If you failed, how did that experience shape you or lead you in a new direction? Use the Reisman creativity terminology we have learned in class such as “tolerance for risk,” or “flexibility,” etc. Also feel free to refer to Radical Remission, or “The Making of Meaning” or Myss “Tribal Power” if you wish.
